Azafrin [CAS 507-61-9]

Azafrin, a carotenoid, is one of the most abundant active ingredients in C. grandiflora. Azafrin increases HO-1, NQO1, and Nrf2 expression. Azafrin shows cardioprotective effect against myocardial injury via activation of the Nrf2-ARE pathway. Azafrin can be used for research of cardiovascular diseases[1].

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C27H38O4

426.59

OC(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/[C@]1(C(C)(CCC[C@]1(O)C)C)O)=O

Heme Oxygenase (HO) ; Keap1-Nrf2

Room temperature